1998 – A series of killer tornadoes sweeps through Florida, narrowly missing the Houston Astros clubhouse, and the homes of several players, in Kissimmee. A campground behind Osceola County Stadium, the Astros’ training base, is destroyed, and seven people are killed by one of the twisters.

On February 23, 1998 — 1998 – A series of killer tornadoes sweeps through Florida, narrowly missing the Houston Astros clubhouse, and the homes of several players, in Kissimmee. A campground behind Osceola County Stadium, the Astros’ training base, is destroyed, and seven people are killed by one of the twisters.

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